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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.70, 687.45 and 407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.70, 687.45 and 407.10 is: 610.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.70 : 687.45 = 407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.70/687.45 = 407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.70x = 687.45 × 407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.70x = 279,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,860.90/458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.12

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